[JUST IN] Caster Semenya wins gold in the 1 500m final
Semenya has also set a new national record.
POLOWKANE – Limpopo born Semenya, who sailed into the women’s 1 500m final at the Commonwealth Games, finished in a time of 4:05.86, which was the fastest qualifying time.
Athletics: GOLD!!! @caster800m kicks around the final bend to set a new national 1 500m record! 4:00.71 #TeamMzansi #GC2018Athletics
— Team South Africa (@TeamSA2024) April 10, 2018
Semenya, who is known for running 800m, beat that time to set new national record by finishing the final in 4:00.71.
Caster Semenya won women’s 1500m gold for South Africa in a new games record time of 4:00.71 while Kenya’s Beatrice Chepkoech (4:03.09) took silver #GC2018
— SuperSport Blitz (@SuperSportBlitz) April 10, 2018
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She is a favourite to complete a 800m/1 500m double for Team SA.
The Commonwealth Games are taking place in Australia with South Africa currently fifth on the medal table with 21 medals.
